Job Description

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

3 year Fixed Term Assignment

Salary

32,773 - 35,049

Benefits

We offer

generous benefits

Team

AIMP

Location

BAS Cambridge

Closing Date

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Job Profile

Description

32,773 - 35,049 the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.


We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible.


Interview date - 10th / 11th June 2025


British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Information Coordinator to join our BAS Estates team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!


Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK




As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:


30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days

Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)

24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)

Flexible and family friendly working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

You'll be joining our BAS Estates team, specifically the Digital Estates team, who work closely with our engineers and subject matter experts to ensure we are able to keep our estates maintained and operational 24/7. We work closely with the wider Estates team to ensure that any digital capability we implement will work for them and make their jobs easier.


You'll help us to deliver on our Digital Estates Strategy, which includes a complete overhaul and organisation of our document management system and the implementation of a new Common Data Environment, the implementation of bespoke naming conventions and our


very early entry into ensuring our documentation is classified correctly. There is the opportunity to provide input into the building of tools to support with validating document exchanges with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme projects and to work with external partners to ensure BAS have received all required information


Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop BIM, construction and project management knowledge, as well as learning how a CAFM system works. We are able to provide training both in-house and also any external training required. We're committed to ensuring our staff are continually developing in the areas they would find most beneficial.


Current projects the team are working on include the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme projects which are designing, building and redeveloping our Polar Estate. We're also beginning our journey to become a digital enabled Estate, and a digitally capable client, which means it's a great time to join the team to help shape what our forward digital strategy can look like!


You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.




Some of your main responsibilities will include:


Act as the main point of contact for ongoing support and coaching in information management for BAS Estates internally, and across third parties such as the AIMP and supply chain.

Validation, checking and curation of all incoming and outgoing project documentation to the Estates CDE, which may include distribution through technical review workflows to various members of the team.

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For the role of Information Coordinator, we are looking for somebody who has:


Comprehension of industry standard naming conventions. ISO 19650-2 National Annex preferred, but experience managing and creating bespoke naming conventions advantageous.

Competent experience with various Common Data Environments and Document Management Systems (such as Sharepoint) along with the Microsoft 365 suite of tools, specifically Excel, Word and Teams.

Must be able to prioritise your workload - sometimes we can have multiple exchanges of information happening at the same time which need to be managed and tracked accurately



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If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.




What experiences can we offer you?


At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.




Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.




If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.


If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.